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Dr. Austin Hinton

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Dr. Austin Hinton
Director of Graduate Business Programs ahinton@utf.edu
Education
  • Doctor of Business Administration – Human Resources: Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA)
  • Master of Accounting: Truett McConnell University (Cleveland, GA)
  • Master of Science in Finance – Financial Planning: Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA)
  • Bachelor of Science – Digital Media – Video Production: University of Valley Forge (Phoenixville, PA)
  • Business Writing Professional Certificate – LinkedIn Learning and Grammarly
  • Using Gen AI to Develop Personalized Learning Plans -LinkedIn Learning
Publications & Research Interests
Publications:
Research Interests:
  • Employee Burnout
  • AI impact on organizational outcomes
  • Learning and Development Programs
  • Leadership impact on organizational outcomes
  • Challenges facing higher education
  • Language studies
  • Education
Professional Associations
  • aPHR with the Human Resource Certification Institute
  • Honorary Member of Delta Mu Delta
Hobbies & Fun Facts
  • Hiking
  • Gardening
  • Foraging
  • Singing, Piano, and Trumpet
  • Video Making
  • Classic Television and Movies
  • J.R.R. Tolkien Books and Research
  • Etymology, Philology, and Linguistics/Language Learning
  • Research/APA Style Master
Favorite Verse/Quote
James 1:5
“Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God—who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly—and it will be given to him.”
“Do or do not, there is no try.” – Yoda
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right” – Henry Ford
Why UTF
  • I was drawn to the rolling hills and mountains of Georgia because there is nothing that feels more like home. When God called me to join a school like Toccoa Falls, tucked away in a gorgeous part of the mountains I knew it was meant to be. The philosophy, mission, and vision at this institution closely align with mine as I grow more passionate about the learning and growth of new business professionals through a biblical lens. I believe Toccoa Falls may be the epicenter of many new and exciting things. For that, I am proud to play a part.